John Brower appeared on the census on 31 March 1901 at Richards & Burns, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.2

He appeared on the census on 15 April 1910 at 14th Ward, Seattle, Kings Co., Washington, as John Brower, age 87, born in "Canada-English", his father was born in Vermont, and his mother in "Canada-Eng." John is in his 2nd marriage for 44 years, he is not employed. He came to the U.S. in 1901. With him are his wife, Monica, children: Lorenzo, Alexander, Fred, and Wilbert.1

John Brower and Norman J. Brower are enumerated next to each other on the 1910 U.S. census.1

He appeared on the census in 1830 at Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., New York, as John Brower, Jr., with a household of 1 male under 5, 3 males 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 30-40, 1 female 30-40.5

He appeared on the census in 1840 at Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., New York, as John Brower, Jr., with a household of 1 male 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 40-50, 2 females under 5, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 40-50.6

He appeared on the census on 26 August 1850 at Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., New York, John Brower, age 58, born in New York. A shoemaker. In the household are his wife Maria, children Casper, Elizabeth A., Mary, and Permilia. Mary Brower(?) age 66, and Peter Brower, age 23, a shoemaker.7

He appeared on the census on 10 July 1860 at Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., New York, John Brower, age 68, born in New York. A shoemaker. Real estate valued at $600, personal estate at $150. In the household are his wife Maria and daughter Permelia. Enumerated next door is his son Simeon Brower.8

Citations

[S2854] Teunis G. Bergen, The Bergen Family or the Descendants of Hans Hansen Bergen one of the Early Settlers of New York and Brooklyn, L.I. (Albany, N.Y.: Joel Munsell, 1876), page 358. See footnote. Hereinafter cited as Bergen Family. http://books.google.com/books

[S1795] "Brouwer Beginnings" by William J. Hoffman, Manuscript, BB-50, New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, New York City, New York.

[S1706] Maria Bockee Carpenter Tower, Records of the Reformed Dutch Church of New Hackensack, Dutchess County, New York (Bowie, Maryland: Heritage Books, Inc., 2000 (org.1932)), p.51. Hereinafter cited as RDC New Hackensack, NY.

[S1561] Dutchess County, New York Surrogate's Court, Wills vol. E-F, 1814-1824; film #0913662 (Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1972), Microfilm of original records in the Dutchess County Courthouse, p.347. Hereinafter cited as Dutchess Co. Wills v.E-F, 1814-1824.

John Brower

b. between 1760 and 1770

John Brower was born between 1760 and 1770.

He appeared on the census in 1800 at Petersburg, Rensselaer Co., New York, as John Brower with a family of 2 males under 10, 1 male 26-44, 1 female under 10, 1 female 26-44. Recorded between John Proper and Ranua Card.1

He appeared on the census in 1820 at Petersburg, Rensselaer Co., New York, probably the individual whose name may be read as John Brown, with a family of 1 male under 10, 1 male 26-45, 1 male over 45, 1 female under 10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female over 45, and 1 person engaged in agriculture and 1 person engaged in manufactoring.2

He appeared on the census in 1830 at Petersburg, Rensselaer Co., New York, as John Brower with a family of 1 male age 10-15, 1 male 60-70, 2 females 20-30, 1 female 60-70. Recorded between Prudence Bull and Ebenezer Cooner.3

John Brower appeared on the census on 27 August 1860 at St. Johnsville, Montgomery Co., New York, Post Office: Palentine Bridge. John Brower, age 44, born in New York. Farm laborer. In the household are Catherine Brower (age 36), Caroline Brower (17), Amanda Brower (15), Stoller Brower (m. 13), Delos Brower (4). The families of Horation Crouse, Jonas Crouse and Adam Crouse are enumerated on the same census sheet.2

[S1827] Royden Woodward Vosburgh, editor, The Reformed Dutch Church of Stone Arabia in the Town of Palatine, Montgomery County, N.Y. (New York City: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, 1916), 3:29. Emily; parents: John C. Brower, Catharine Eliza Crouse. Hereinafter cited as RDC Stone Arabia.

[S1539] Joan Szablewski, "Burial Grounds, Town of Palatine, Montgomery County", Mohawk vol.1, no.3, p.89 (summer 1984): Located on the south side of road in the barnyard of the farm owned by Harold Settle (in 1905).. Hereinafter cited as "Burial Grounds, Mohawk 1:89". http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/…,%20new%20turnpike,%20palatine,%20montgomery%20co.,%20ny.pdf.

[S2448] Letter from First Presbyterian Church of Paterson Church Office (Paterson, New Jersey) to Alfred Brower, 6 Jun 1986; William B. Bogardus Collection (Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio). Box 6, File 39-B. A copy of the letter was given to William B. Bogardus by Alfred H. Brower.

John Brower

John Brower was born between 1760 and 1770 (based on his age on the 1840 census).

He appeared on the census in 1840 at Cass Co., Indiana, as John Brower, with a family of 1 male 20-30, 1 male 70-80, 1 female 20-30.1

John is the proposed father of Jeremiah John Brower. This is based on his pressence in Cass Co., Indiana prior to and probably during Jeremiah John Brower's appearance there. Jeremiah's middle name, John, also may imply that his father was named John.Assuming that John is the father of Jeremiah John Brower, and as Jeremiah John Brower was born in New York in 1815, we can search the 1820 U.S. census for men named John Brower, living in New York State, with at least one male under age 10 in their household. In addition, the 1840 census states that John Brower of Cass County was aged 70-80 years, therefore born between 1760 and 1770 and therefore over the age of 45 in 1820. The one John Brower who meets both of these conditions is a John Brower at Petersburg, Rensselaer County, with a household of 1 male under 10, 1 male 26-44, 1 male over 45, 1 female under 10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female over 45. This same man is found at Petersburg in 1810 and 1830 as well, but does not appear there in 1840.

Family:

Citations

[S1865] Research of Lois Brower. The image of the census page on which John appears in 1840 is, for some reason, not available at Ancestry.com. Lois Brower has retrieved the image from Genealogy.com, and forwarded it on Jan. 26, 2008: "This census record is found in the 1840 census records for Cass County, IN; Indiana, CASS, Roll 75 Book 1, Page 219b ; image #40 in the search.". Hereafter as Research of Lois Brower.

[S3719] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 5, BIB BB-605, Notes by Walter M. Meserole on the records from the Bailey Brower Bible, followed by the extracted records and copies of correspondence and further genealogical notes. Origin of document is not stated, hand written notes, typescipt extracts. Page 30. 3rd handwritten chart of the descendants of Thomas LeFoy Brower. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.

Family:

Citations

[S1928] Royden Woodward Vosburgh, Records of the Madison Avenue Reformed Church in the City of New York (New York City: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, 1921), p.4. Hereinafter cited as Madison Ave. Reformed Church, NYC.

Family:

Citations

[S1928] Royden Woodward Vosburgh, Records of the Madison Avenue Reformed Church in the City of New York (New York City: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, 1921), p.29. Hereinafter cited as Madison Ave. Reformed Church, NYC.

John Brower witnessed the marriage of Lucinda Holt and David Lent on 11 March 1822 at Madison Ave. Reformed Church, New York City, New York.1

Citations

[S1928] Royden Woodward Vosburgh, Records of the Madison Avenue Reformed Church in the City of New York (New York City: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, 1921), p.64. Hereinafter cited as Madison Ave. Reformed Church, NYC.

John Brower married Jane Westervelt at Reformed Dutch Church at Greenwich, New York City, New York, on 1 August 1826.1

Citations

[S1929] Royden Woodward Vosburgh, Records of the Reformed Dutch Church at Greenwich in the City of New York (New York City: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, 1920), p.131. Hereinafter cited as RDC Greenwich, NYC.

John Brower married Eliza Case at South Reformed Dutch Church, Garden St., New York City, New York, on 20 November 1813.1

Citations

[S1930] Royden Woodward Vosburgh, Records of the South Reformed Dutch Church in Garden Street in the City of New York (New York City: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, 1921), p.70. Hereinafter cited as RDC Garden St., NYC.

He was buried on 8 May 1822 at St. John's Episcopal Church, Johnstown, Fulton Co., New York.1

He was a member of the at St. John's Episcopal Church, Johnstown, Fulton Co., New York, Called John Brower, Jr., listed as no.139, no date, with the notation that he died in May 1822.2

Administration of John Brower's estate was granted on 15 May 1822 estate of John Brower Junr. of the town of Johnstown, Montgomery County, New York, died intestate, granted to Abraham Brower of said town of Johnstown.3

Citations

[S1931] Royden Woodward Vosburgh, Records of the St. John's Episcopal Church in the Village of Johnstown, Fulton Co., New York (New York City: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, 1919), p.52. Hereinafter cited as St. John's Episcopal Church, Johnstown, N.Y.

[S1931] Royden Woodward Vosburgh, Records of the St. John's Episcopal Church in the Village of Johnstown, Fulton Co., New York (New York City: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, 1919), p.74. Hereinafter cited as St. John's Episcopal Church, Johnstown, N.Y.

John Brower appeared on the census on 23 August 1850 at Manchester, Passaic Co., New Jersey, John Brower, Junr., age 44, born in New Jersey. A farmer. Real estate valued at $1600. In the household are his wife Jane, and children John, Ann, William, Nicholas, Peter, Eliza J., and Charles.4

He was a Dunkard (German Baptist). In 1801 he moved from Rockingham Co., Virginia to Montgomery Co., Ohio, and in 1815 moved to Lanier Twp., Preble County, Ohio. He also lived in Franklin County, Virginia where by a deed dated 1804, John and Mary Brower sold lands. Mention of John is made in Preble County Ohio History (1881).2

His will was dated on 27 December 1811 at Montgomery Co., Ohio, recorded 4 Jan 1813, names wife Mary; all my sons and sons-in-law; George Brower, youngest son. Executors: wife and son John Brower. Witnesses: John Browne, Jacob Sinks, Johannes Starbow.3

He appeared on the census in 1820 at Phelps, Ontario Co., New York, as John Brower (2), with a household of 3 males under 5, 1 male 26-45, 1 female under 5, 1 female 26-45, 1 person engaged in agriculture.4

John Brower witnessed the will of Joseph Brouwer on 9 March 1832; (Ontario Co., NY Wills, Book B) called Joseph Brower of Phelps. Leaves to his son John $5, to three daughters Lany, Catherine, and Polly, 33 acres of land where he now lives. His wife (not named) to have use during her lifetime. Witnessed by Peter Brower, Jr. and John Brower, 2nd. The will was not proved until 13 Oct 1841, at Ontario Co. Surrogate's Court, by Peter Brower, Jr., of Huron, Wayne Co., New York, who stated that Joseph Brower was his uncle and that Peter Brower who witnessed the will was his father, now deceased. Catherine Brower states that she lives in Huron, Wayne Co., N.Y., is the widow of Peter Brower, and the will of Joseph Brower was kept at her their home, and that Peter died in 1834. Orra (Ariah) Brower, living in Ohio, came to their home to get the will to take to Leah Brower, widow of Joseph Brower. Leah Brower states that she is 73 years old, and is the widow of Joseph. John Brower the 2nd, says he witnessed the will, now lives in Phelps, New York, is a blacksmith and a son of Peter Brower, deceased, that he is a nephew of Joseph Brower and he witnessed the will. The petition for probate at the Ontario County Surrogate's Court states that Joseph died 12 July 1832, in Phelps, leaving a widow Leah of Phelps; Eleanor wife of Daniel Pier of Parma, New York; Polly Hathaway, wife of Silas A. Hathaway of Clinton, Mascoomb Co., Michigan; Catherine L. Murphy, widow, of Phelps, New York; children of John Brower, his (Joseph's) deceased son as follows: Joseph, Ariah C., Eliza Brower of Springfield, Illinois, Lucinda and Catherine Brower of Huntsburg, Ohio. Catherine and Eliza are minors.4

In 1841 John Brower resided at Phelps, Ontario Co., New York; a blacksmith.5

He appeared on the census on 11 September 1850 at Sodus, Wayne Co., New Jersey, as John Brower, age 50, born in New Jersey, a blacksmith. With wife Elizabeth and daughter Mary E.2

John Brower appeared on the census in 1830 at Rahway, Essex Co., New Jersey, as John Brower, with a household of 1 male under 5, 1 male 50-60, 1 female under 5, 1 female 20-30.1

John Brower and Lawrence Brower are enumerated on the same census sheet in 1830.1

He appeared on the census on 24 August 1850 at Rahway, Essex Co., New Jersey, John Brower, age 60, born in New York. Carriage maker. In the household are Elizabeth Brower (age 46), Cornelia Brower (23), John J. Brower (19), George W. Brower (17), Thomas J. Brower (12), Charles H. Brower (10), Daniel H. Brower (7).2

He appeared on the census on 16 July 1850 at Paterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey, age 14, born in New York.3

He appeared on the census on 20 June 1860 at East Ward, Paterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey, as Jno. Brower, age 23, born in New Jersey, a laborer, with wife Margaret and son William.4

He appeared on the census on 16 June 1870 at 2nd Ward, Paterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey, age 32, born in New Jersey, a dealer in cotton goods. With him are his wife Margaret, and children William, Mary, and Sarah. He is enumerated between George Ott (brother-in-law) and James Brower (brother).5

He appeared on the census on 2 June 1880 at District 150, Paterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey, as John Brower, age given as 41, born in New Jersey, both parents born in New York. Employed as a painter. With wife Margaret, son William, and daughters Mary and Nettie.6

Citations

[S2142] Alfred Henry Brower, Brower Family, Photocopy of typescript, 1985, Rutgers University Special Collections, New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., New Jersey. Obtained in July 2008. There are numerous errors regarding the early generations of Adam Brouwer's family in the manuscript, and it should be used with caution.. p.29.

[S2142] Alfred Henry Brower, Brower Family, Photocopy of typescript, 1985, Rutgers University Special Collections, New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., New Jersey. Obtained in July 2008. There are numerous errors regarding the early generations of Adam Brouwer's family in the manuscript, and it should be used with caution.. p.31.

He appeared on the census in 1830 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as John Brewer, with a household of 2 males 20-30, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 50-60.6

He appeared on the census in 1840 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as John Brower, with a household of 1 male age 5-10, 1 male age 40-50, 2 females under 5, 1 female 20-30.7

He appeared on the census on 24 August 1850 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as John Brower, age given as 48, born in New York. A farmer, with real estate valued at $1000. In the household are his wife Catherine, children Thomas, Elmira, Alexander, Zachery T., Van Pelt, and Catherine, and Daniel Combs, age 41.8

He appeared on the census on 27 July 1860 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as John Brower, age given as 58, born in New York. A fisherman, with real estate valued at $600, personal estate at $300. In the household are Thomas, Almira, Edward, John, Lucinda and Eliza Brower (all presumed to be children of John) and John Goody, age 7. No wife is recorded.9

He appeared on the census on 21 July 1870 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as John Brower, age given as 69, born in New York. No occupation. Personal estate valued at $4000. He is enumerated in the household of his son, Thomas Brower.10

[S2347] Letter from Herbert E. Murray (Swansboro, North Carolina) to William B. Bogardus, 25 Nov 1991; William B. Bogardus Collection (Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio). Box 2, File 33A, 129-M. The charts and data accompanying the letter appear to have been compiled by Herbert E. Murray. Sources were not included or mentioned. The families outlined in the charts BR-2 thru BR8 need further verification. CHART BR-1 IS INCORRECT. Herbert E. Murray is a descendant of Jan Brower and Hannah Adams. The families charted have continuously lived in the Woodmere, Hempstead, Queens-Nassau Cos., Long Island area since the early 1700's. Chart BR-6.

He appeared on the census of 26 August 1850 in the household of Daniel Hewlett at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York; as Daniel Hewlett, age 46, born in New York. A farmer with real estate valued at $4500. In the household are Hannah Hewlett, age 41; John Brower "Senr." age given as 54, a farmer with real estate valued at $1000, and Hannah Brower, age 54, born in New York.5

A John Brower appeared on the census on 2 July 1860 called John Brewer, age 60, born in New York, a farmer, with real estate valued at $1200, personal estate at $500. There are no other individuals in the household. John Brewer is enumerated in succession following John Brewer, age 30, and Jeremiah Brewer, age 26.3

He appeared on the census on 13 July 1870 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as John Brower, age given as 70, born in New York. A farmer, with real estate valued at $2000, personal estate at $2750. In the household is his wife Catherine. He is enumerated next to John Brower, age 46.6

He appeared on the census on 1 June 1880 at Rockville Centre, Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as John Brower, age given as 80, born in New York. Both parents born in New York. A farmer. In the household is his wife, Catherine, age 69.7

Citations

[S2347] Letter from Herbert E. Murray (Swansboro, North Carolina) to William B. Bogardus, 25 Nov 1991; William B. Bogardus Collection (Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio). Box 2, File 33A, 129-M. The charts and data accompanying the letter appear to have been compiled by Herbert E. Murray. Sources were not included or mentioned. The families outlined in the charts BR-2 thru BR8 need further verification. CHART BR-1 IS INCORRECT. Herbert E. Murray is a descendant of Jan Brower and Hannah Adams. The families charted have continuously lived in the Woodmere, Hempstead, Queens-Nassau Cos., Long Island area since the early 1700's. Chart BR-3.

[S2755] William Applebie Daniel Eardeley, Brower Genealogy 1615-1884 and Langdon Genealogy 1625-1876, Unpublished Manuscript, 1923, Box 7, Catalog Item no.165, William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Original at Queens Borough Public Library. (Note: There are serious flaws and errors with this manuscript, particularly with the earlier generations. Eardeley claims Jan Brouwer (m. Aege Sprong) as a son of Jacob Brouwer and Annatje Bogardus, which is in error. There are numerous other errors as well. This document must be used with caution). page 44. According to "The Richard Brower Bible on Fulton Street, Hempstead, New York," copy made by Howard S. Brower, given to William A.D. Eardeley, https://docs.google.com/leaf

[S3254] John A. Hewlett, "A List of Coffins Made by Peter Titus Hewlett in Near Rockaway, Long Island, 1816-1855", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol. 138, page 50 (2007): 138:59. On 21 March 1851, a black walnut coffin was made for "July ann Brewer of John" for $6. Hereinafter cited as "Coffins by Peter Titus Hewlett, 1816-1855."

Town Records of North and South Hempstead, New York, vol. 7, page 151: John Brower's mark a Crop off the ear & a slope under the Near, and a half penny the fore side the same. This is the same mark that his father entered at Hempstead on 3 Nov 1762.8

John Brower appeared on the census in 1810 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as John Brewer, with a household of 2 males 16-25, 1 male over 45, 2 females 16-25, 1 female over 45.7

He appeared on the census in 1820 at Queens Co., New York, as John Brewer, with a household of 1 male 16-18, 1 male 16-26, 1 male over 45, 2 females under 10, 1 female 16-26, 2 females over 45. (Town not stated). He is enumerated on the same census sheet as Richard Brewer and Charles Brewer.9

[S1754] "Jan Brouwer of Flatlands and Descendants", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.138, pp.250-260 (2007): 138:257. Hereinafter cited as "Jan Brouwer."

[S2755] William Applebie Daniel Eardeley, Brower Genealogy 1615-1884 and Langdon Genealogy 1625-1876, Unpublished Manuscript, 1923, Box 7, Catalog Item no.165, William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Original at Queens Borough Public Library. (Note: There are serious flaws and errors with this manuscript, particularly with the earlier generations. Eardeley claims Jan Brouwer (m. Aege Sprong) as a son of Jacob Brouwer and Annatje Bogardus, which is in error. There are numerous other errors as well. This document must be used with caution). page 44. According to "The Richard Brower Bible on Fulton Street, Hempstead, New York," copy made by Howard S. Brower, given to William A.D. Eardeley, https://docs.google.com/leaf

[S2347] Letter from Herbert E. Murray (Swansboro, North Carolina) to William B. Bogardus, 25 Nov 1991; William B. Bogardus Collection (Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio). Box 2, File 33A, 129-M. The charts and data accompanying the letter appear to have been compiled by Herbert E. Murray. Sources were not included or mentioned. The families outlined in the charts BR-2 thru BR8 need further verification. CHART BR-1 IS INCORRECT. Herbert E. Murray is a descendant of Jan Brower and Hannah Adams. The families charted have continuously lived in the Woodmere, Hempstead, Queens-Nassau Cos., Long Island area since the early 1700's. Chart BR-3.

[S2755] William Applebie Daniel Eardeley, Brower Genealogy 1615-1884 and Langdon Genealogy 1625-1876, Unpublished Manuscript, 1923, Box 7, Catalog Item no.165, William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Original at Queens Borough Public Library. (Note: There are serious flaws and errors with this manuscript, particularly with the earlier generations. Eardeley claims Jan Brouwer (m. Aege Sprong) as a son of Jacob Brouwer and Annatje Bogardus, which is in error. There are numerous other errors as well. This document must be used with caution). page 44. Calls Hannah Johnson, "of Rockaway", https://docs.google.com/leaf

[S2755] William Applebie Daniel Eardeley, Brower Genealogy 1615-1884 and Langdon Genealogy 1625-1876, Unpublished Manuscript, 1923, Box 7, Catalog Item no.165, William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Original at Queens Borough Public Library. (Note: There are serious flaws and errors with this manuscript, particularly with the earlier generations. Eardeley claims Jan Brouwer (m. Aege Sprong) as a son of Jacob Brouwer and Annatje Bogardus, which is in error. There are numerous other errors as well. This document must be used with caution). page 38, https://docs.google.com/leaf

John Brower was born on 7 May 1762 at Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (as per his 1818 pension application, which would make him age 14 when he enlisted, so he may have been born a bit earlier).1

He was baptized on 30 April 1764 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey; (no witnesses named).2

He was a Revolutionary War soldier. Enlisting in April 1777, while a resident of Shrewsbury, New Jersey. He served as a private in Captains Jacob Fleming and James Green's Companies, Col. Hendrickson's Regt. of Monmouth County. John A. Brewer applied for a pension on 8 June 1834 while living in Freehold, New Jersey, aged 73 years. On his pension application, John A. Brewer states that he was born 7 May 1762 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.1

John Brower resided at Shrewsbury (later Howell), Monmouth Co., New Jersey; in the years after the Revolution.1

He was named in his father's will dated on 7 April 1800 called John Brewer. He is the only son named by Aaron Brewer. John Brewer, along with Aaron's wife Martha, are made executors of the will.7

On 5 January 1801 Deed. John Brewer to Job Throckmorton, Joseph Morris, Garret Morford, Ephraim Buck, Henry Conk, James Reynolds, Jonathan Heldrith, William West and Nathaniel Wilkinson, they the trustees belonging to the Methodist Society, for twelve and a half dollars, all that tract of land lying in the township of Shrewsbury...beginning at Peter Brewer's southwest corner of the land purchaed from Aaron Brewer deceased, and at the north east corner of the Meeting House lot and running...containign 1/2 acre more or less for the use of a burying ground and no other use. The said John Brewer to have an equal share of the lot of land with all the trustees for a burying ground for his own family. John Brewer hath right by virtue of the will from his father Aaron Brewer, deceased.8

Inventory of the estate of James Johnson was taken by John Brower on 18 June 1804 £148.7.0, made by Thomas Cooper and John A. Brewer. File 8601M.9

Inventory of the estate of William Lewis was taken by John Brower on 27 March 1810 $77.45, made by John A. Brewer, John Cooper. Sworn to by John Lewis, Adm’r at Freehold, Apr 7, 1810. File 8860 M.10

Inventory of the estate of William Emans was taken by John Brower on 5 May 1810 $350.30, made by Jesse Emans, John A. Brewer. Lists amounts due from Andrew Hunter, Esq., William Lacount…Sworn to by Catherine Emmens and Elias Emmens, Admr’s at Freehold. (Monmouth Co.), May 21, 1810. File 8849 M.11

He was named in the will of Gerard Hyer dated on 20 December 1812 proved 31 Dec 1812. Garret Hires of Freehold Twsp., Monmouth Co. Wife, Mary, use of 1/3 of real estate during life in lieu of dower (excepting a ten acre lot adjoining the grist mill and a 9/24 part of the Saw Mill seat now in possession of John A. Brewer but not yet conveyed to him). Personal estate to be sold to pay debts. Residue thereof to be divided between wife, children, each to have one share, and one share to the children of my son, Joseph, deceased. Children are: Peter, John, Gilbert, Edward, and Elizabeth Stout. (Joseph’s children are not named). After death of my wife, executors are to sell real estate and divide proceeds thereof in same manner. If son, Edward, should die before my wife, his share to my wife. Executors to give a deed to John A. Brewer, for 2 acres adjoining the grist mill tract and the 9/24 part of saw mill seat as aforesaid, whenever the aforesaid lots are paid for. Executors: sons John and Gilbert. Witnesses: William Lloyd, William Johnson, Margaret Johnson.12,13

Inventory of the estate of Gerard Hyer was taken by John Brower on 30 December 1812 $313.01 ½ , made by Enoch Giberson, John A. Brewer. Includes lot of carpenter’s tools. File 8954 M.12

On 11 February 1813 John A. Brewer and Benjamin Coon swore to the inventory of the estate of William Coon (died intestate) before Richard Throckmorton, Surrogate of Monmouth County.14

He was witness for the inventory of the estate of David Hulsart on 30 May 1814; $37.50, made by John A. Brewer, Zachariah Hankins. Sworn to by Jacob Lane, sole Adm’r. , 1 Jun 1814, before Richard Throckmorton, Surrogate, Monmouth Co. File 9102 M.15

John Brower appeared on the census in 1830 at Howell, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, as John A. Brewer, with a household of 1 male under 5, 1 male 60-70, 1 female under 5, 1 female 60-70, and 1 female 80-90.5

In June 1834 John Brower resided at Freehold, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.1

A John Brewer, age 80, Revolutionary War veteran, appears on the 1840 veterans schedule in the household of Aaron Brewer of Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey.16

[S2760] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 3, File B, Jan Brouwer of Flatlands. File 158-P. 2000. Published pages from the Adelphia Cemetery list found at the McKenzie Museum in Howell, N.J. (a full citation of the source was not provided). Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.

[S3552] Family Search,"New Jersey Deaths and Burials, 1720-1988", online www.familysearch.org. Name index to marriage records from the state of New Jersey. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and Family History Centers. Retrieved July 2011. Benjamin B. Brower, age 50, married, millwright, father: John A. Brower. FHL film #584577. Hereinafter cited as New Jersey Deaths and Burials, 1720-1988.

[S2465] Elmer T. Hutchinson, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial, Revolutionary and Post-Revolutionary History of the State of New Jersey First Series Vol. 38; Calender of New Jersey Wills, Administrations, Etc., Vol. 9 1796-1800 (Newark,N.J.: New Jersey Law Journal, Printers, 1944), page 44. Hereinafter cited as NJ Wills v.9 1796-1800.

[S2059] Richard Hyer, "Walter Hyer From Kingston, Surrey and Some of His Descendants", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record vol.74, 78 (1943, 1947): 74:67. Dates the will at 20 Dec 1812. Hereinafter cited as "Hyer, NYGBR 74, 78 (1943,47)."

[S2466] Elmer T. Hutchinson, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial, Revolutionary and Post-Revolutionary History of the State of New Jersey First Series Vol. 41; Calender of Wills, Administrations, Etc., Vol. 12 1810-1813 (Bayonne, N.J.: Jersey Priniting Company, 1949), page 81. William Coon, died intestate. Inventory, $217.22, made by Nickolas Heaviland, John C. Johnson. Includes set of blacksmith tools, bellows and anvil, lot of iron, 2 gun barrels, 1 brass barrel and hammers. James Jolley’s order on William Egbert for $50 not in above account. Sworn to by Benjamin Coon and John A. Brewer, 11 Feb 1813, before Richard Throckmorton, Surrogate of Monmouth County. File 9016 M. Hereinafter cited as NJ Wills v.12 1810-1813.

[S2467] Elmer T. Hutchinson, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial, Revolutionary and Post Revolutionary History of the State of New Jersey First Series Vol. 42; Calender of New Jersey Wills Vol. 13 1814-1817 (Trenton, New Jersey: MacCrellish & Quigley Co., Printers, 1949), page 223. David Hulsart. Hereinafter cited as NJ Wills v.13 1814-1817.

John Brower appeared on the census on 8 June 1870 at Bloomfield, Essex Co., New Jersey, as John Brower, age 8 months, born in New York.3

He appeared on the census on 21 June 1900 at South Orange, Essex Co., New Jersey, John Brower, age 30, born Sep 1869 in New Jersey. Both parents born in New Jersey. Married for 8 years. Plumber. In the household are his wife Nellie and son Robert G. Brower.4

Citations

[S2481] Jennie Brower Clarke, The Brower Genealogy and Allied Families, Unpublished Manuscript, 1910, Box 5, BB-411 (GEP), William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio. The early generations are in error, and the manuscript is used here for generations six (Samuel Brower and Charlotte De Wolf) to the present (1910). Additional descendants were later added by someone other than the author (to about 1944). Because of the binding (heavy staples covered by duct tape) it was not possible to scan or copy the manuscript. page 5.

[S2481] Jennie Brower Clarke, The Brower Genealogy and Allied Families, Unpublished Manuscript, 1910, Box 5, BB-411 (GEP), William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio. The early generations are in error, and the manuscript is used here for generations six (Samuel Brower and Charlotte De Wolf) to the present (1910). Additional descendants were later added by someone other than the author (to about 1944). Because of the binding (heavy staples covered by duct tape) it was not possible to scan or copy the manuscript. page 8.

Citations

[S2508] Brower Family pages 74-76, New Jersey Genealogical Records Commission, DAR, 1956-1957 Miscellaneous Genealogical Information, William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 5, File NN-2. No sources are provided for the vital information stated. The record shows an incorrect ancestry for Isaac Brower (m. Jemima Quackenbush) back to Anneke Jans (this ancestry has been known to be incorrect for many years now). The accuracy of the families of Jacob Brower (m. Agnes Brower) forward should be confirmed with additional evidence.

John Brower was born on 12 February 1794 at New York City, New York, (unverifed source).1

Citations

[S2508] Brower Family pages 74-76, New Jersey Genealogical Records Commission, DAR, 1956-1957 Miscellaneous Genealogical Information, William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 5, File NN-2. No sources are provided for the vital information stated. The record shows an incorrect ancestry for Isaac Brower (m. Jemima Quackenbush) back to Anneke Jans (this ancestry has been known to be incorrect for many years now). The accuracy of the families of Jacob Brower (m. Agnes Brower) forward should be confirmed with additional evidence.

Montross: A Family History (1958) page 262, states that John "Mack" Brower was a son of Henry Brower and a grandson of Jacob Brower and Hannah Abrams. No evidence is given for this claim, and it appears to be in error. Hannah Abrams, for one, was the wife of John (Jan) Brower, not Jacob Brower. Another Hannah Abrams was married to a James Brower. However, that marriage took place in 1811, making the couple much too young to be the grandparents of John "Mack" Brower who was born in 1815.

He appeared on the census on 24 August 1850 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, John Brower, age 34, born in New York. A farmer with real estate valued at $1500. In the household are his wife Sally; children Hamilton, Margaret A., John, Richardson, and Caroline. Also Richard Brower, age 36, a bayman; Elbert Brower, age 28, a bayman; and Emeline Brower, age 26. John Brower is enumerated between William Brower and Charles Brower.3

John Brower appeared on the census on 22 July 1870 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as John Brower, age 55, born in New York. A farmer, with real estate valued at $5000, personal estate at $3000. In the household are his wife Sarah, and children Margaret, John H., Richardson, Cornelia and Augusta.5

He appeared on the census on 12 June 1880 at Village of Woodsburgh & Hewletts, Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, John Brower, age 65, born in New York. Both parents born in New York. A farmer. In the household is his wife, Sarah, and daughters Margaret and Cornelia. Richardson Brower is enumerated next door.6

[S2755] William Applebie Daniel Eardeley, Brower Genealogy 1615-1884 and Langdon Genealogy 1625-1876, Unpublished Manuscript, 1923, Box 7, Catalog Item no.165, William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Original at Queens Borough Public Library. (Note: There are serious flaws and errors with this manuscript, particularly with the earlier generations. Eardeley claims Jan Brouwer (m. Aege Sprong) as a son of Jacob Brouwer and Annatje Bogardus, which is in error. There are numerous other errors as well. This document must be used with caution). page 56, https://docs.google.com/leaf

[S2606] W.W.H. Davis, The History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania (Doylestown, Pa.: Democrat Book and Job Office Print, 1876), page 670. Hereinafter cited as The History of Bucksa County, Pennsylvania. Https://archive.org/details/historyofbucksco03davi.

[S2609] Jacob Martin and John P. Smith, Abstracts of Berks County, Pennsylvania Wills (n.p.: Heritage Books, 2007), page 136. A note is added that many members of this family are buried in Oakgrove Cemetery near Parkerford, which originally was the Brauer family burial ground. Hereinafter cited as Abstracts of Berks County, Pennsylvania Wills.

John Brower settled on the Schuylkill River in East Coventry, Chester County, Pennsylvania in 1743. He owned 133 acres. He purchased a tract of land containing 161 acres on 21 April 1743 from Sebastian Wagner and his wife Sybilla. This land adjoined land that John Brower had previously owned. Part of this land was transferred to Daniel Brower on 30 May 1770.2

He was found on the tax list at Coventry, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, in 1767 on 40 acres, 1 horse, 2 cattle.3

Letters of Administration on John Brower's estate were granted to his brother, Henry Brower, and to Daniel Brower, "who may have been a son." No account of the estate was filed in the Office of Wills or in the Orphans' Court at West Chester, Pa.2

John Brower died on 21 September 1823 at Browertown (Unionville), Berks Co., Pennsylvania.1,2

He was buried at St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church Cemetery, Douglassville, Berks Co., Pennsylvania.2

He appeared on the census in 1810 at Union, Berks Co., Pennsylvania, as John Brower, with a household of 1 male under 10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 26-44, 1 female 10-15, 2 females 16-25, 1 female over 45. He is enumerated next to his brother Nicholas.5

John Brower resided at Union Twp., Berks Co., Pennsylvania; where he was a manufacturer of grain scoops, door locks, and other specilaties.6

Citations

[S2601] Susan Miller-Speros, "The Town of Brower: A Lost Family Legacy", Historical Review of Berks County Vol. 72, No. 1, pages 20-29 (2006). Hereinafter cited as "The Town of Brower."

[S1033] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. , Searched June 2009 using "Brower" and Berks County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.

[S2601] Susan Miller-Speros, "The Town of Brower: A Lost Family Legacy", Historical Review of Berks County Vol. 72, No. 1, pages 20-29 (2006): Calls her Frances Boone. Hereinafter cited as "The Town of Brower."

He appeared on the census on 4 August 1850 at Gasper, Preble Co., Ohio, as John Brower, age 30, born in Virginia. A farmer. In the household are his wife Elizabeth and children Daniel M., Delilah J., and William H. He is enumerated next to his father Daniel Brower and on the same sheet as his brother-in-law Abraham Overholser.4

Citations

[S1033] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. , Searched June 2009, using "Brower" in Preble County, Ohio. The page for Daniel Brower, and the page for his wife, Sara (Flora) Brower lists their children. In some cases links are provided to the childrens' individual pages. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.

[S1033] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. , Searched June 2009, using "Brower" in Preble County, Ohio. "Daniel Mandaville Brower". Includes a photo and transcript of obituary. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.

[S1033] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. , Searched June 2009, using "Brower" in Preble County, Ohio. "William Henry Brower". Includes a transcript of obituary, and links to his spouse and children. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.

[S1033] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. , Searched June 2009, using "Brower" in Preble County, Ohio. "Marcus Lafayette". Includes a transcript of obituary, and links to his spouse and children. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.

He appeared on the census on 31 October 1850 at North of the Yalobusha River, Yalobusha Co., Mississippi, as Jno. Brower, age 51, born in North Carolina, a planter. In the household are his wife Elizabeth, children Nancy, Tabitha, John, Wm. M., and Noah.4

Citations

[S2605] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 8:G (Hubert Brower), Hubert Brower, WBC 8:G. No. 216-B. Pedigree and Family Group sheets, 1992. No sources provided. Gives a date of birth as 1779 which cannot be possible if he is a son of Adam Brower, b. 1763. Gives place of death as Yalo Co., Miss. which has not been located. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.

[S2603] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 8:G:11-B, Merle Brower - W.Bogardus Correspodence. Correspondence, pedigree charts, family papers. Pedigree of his direct line of ancestry provided by the correspondent. No sources are given. The parents of John Brower are not recorded and apparently unknown to the correspondent. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.

John Brower married Margaret Duryee at Bushwick, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, on 15 December 1796.1

Citations

[S2649] Records of the Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of the town of Flatbush, Kings County, New York, 1677-1872; FHL film #0017663 (Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1941), Microfilm of typescripts (5 v.) made in 1915 in possession of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, New York City, translated and transcribed for the church by Frank L. Van Cleef ; under the direction of Willard P. Schenck and Henry M. Wells ; copied by Josephine C. Frost, 2:28. John Brower and Margaret Duryee, m. 15 Dec 1796 at Bushwick. Hereinafter cited as RDC Flatbush Records.

A John Brower appeared on the census in 1820 at Amsterdam, Montgomery Co., New York, with a household of 3 males under 10, 1 male 26-45, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 16-26, 1 person engaged in agriculture. In Amsterdam in 1820 are Daniel D. Brower, John Brower, William Brower, and Caleb Brower.2

Citations

[S2654] Castro Collection of Original Family Documents, Inherited documents and family letters. Originals in the possession of Kathleen Castro. Transcribed copies made by Kathleen Castro from the original documents. Copies in possession of Chris Chester, Kent, New York acquired from Kathleen Castro, Documents relating to the descendants of Nicholas Brouwer, B-3, Letter (undated) from Robert Pitcairn to Sarah Longbottom, grandaughter of William Brower. With the letter, Robert Pitcairn includes a copy of the will of William Brower. Hereinafter cited as Castro Collection of Original Family Documents.

He appeared on the census on 24 August 1850 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as John Brower, age 5, born in New York.4

He appeared on the census on 22 July 1870 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as John H. Brower, age 25, born in New York. A farmer, single, living with his parents.5

He appeared on the census on 12 June 1880 at Village of Woodsburgh & Hewletts, Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as John H. Brower, age 35, born in New York. Both parents born in New York. An oyster planter. In the household are his wife, Augusta, and children Willis R., Henry, Albert, and Sarah. Also Lydia Brower, age 14, a cousin.6

He appeared on the census on 18 June 1900 at Woodmere, Town of Hempstead, Nassau Co., New York, John H. Brower, age 55, born Jan 1845 in New York. Both parents born in New York. Married for 30 years. An oyster planter. In the household are his wife, Augusta, and children Henry, Willis, Albert, Kate and Addie. He is enumerated next to Richard Brower.1

He appeared on the census in 1810 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as John Brewer, with a household of 1 male under 10, 1 male 16-25, 1 female 16-25. He is enumerated in succession with James Brewer and William Brewer.2

A John Brower appeared on the census in 1830 at South Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, called John Brewer, with a household of 1 male under 5, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 30-40, 1 female under 5, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 30-40. He is enumerated next to David DeMott.3

Family: a wife (name unknown)

Citations

[S2755] William Applebie Daniel Eardeley, Brower Genealogy 1615-1884 and Langdon Genealogy 1625-1876, Unpublished Manuscript, 1923, Box 7, Catalog Item no.165, William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Original at Queens Borough Public Library. (Note: There are serious flaws and errors with this manuscript, particularly with the earlier generations. Eardeley claims Jan Brouwer (m. Aege Sprong) as a son of Jacob Brouwer and Annatje Bogardus, which is in error. There are numerous other errors as well. This document must be used with caution). page 51, https://docs.google.com/leaf

Citations

[S1754] "Jan Brouwer of Flatlands and Descendants", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.138, pp.250-260 (2007): 138:257. Hereinafter cited as "Jan Brouwer."

[S2347] Letter from Herbert E. Murray (Swansboro, North Carolina) to William B. Bogardus, 25 Nov 1991; William B. Bogardus Collection (Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio). Box 2, File 33A, 129-M. The charts and data accompanying the letter appear to have been compiled by Herbert E. Murray. Sources were not included or mentioned. The families outlined in the charts BR-2 thru BR8 need further verification. CHART BR-1 IS INCORRECT. Herbert E. Murray is a descendant of Jan Brower and Hannah Adams. The families charted have continuously lived in the Woodmere, Hempstead, Queens-Nassau Cos., Long Island area since the early 1700's. Chart BR-2.

[S536] Robert H. Kelby and Kenneth Scott, New York Marriages Previous to 1784; A reprint of the original edition of 1860 (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1984), p.44. Hereinafter cited as New York Marriages Previous to 1784.

[S2755] William Applebie Daniel Eardeley, Brower Genealogy 1615-1884 and Langdon Genealogy 1625-1876, Unpublished Manuscript, 1923, Box 7, Catalog Item no.165, William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Original at Queens Borough Public Library. (Note: There are serious flaws and errors with this manuscript, particularly with the earlier generations. Eardeley claims Jan Brouwer (m. Aege Sprong) as a son of Jacob Brouwer and Annatje Bogardus, which is in error. There are numerous other errors as well. This document must be used with caution). page 32, https://docs.google.com/leaf

[S2347] Letter from Herbert E. Murray (Swansboro, North Carolina) to William B. Bogardus, 25 Nov 1991; William B. Bogardus Collection (Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio). Box 2, File 33A, 129-M. The charts and data accompanying the letter appear to have been compiled by Herbert E. Murray. Sources were not included or mentioned. The families outlined in the charts BR-2 thru BR8 need further verification. CHART BR-1 IS INCORRECT. Herbert E. Murray is a descendant of Jan Brower and Hannah Adams. The families charted have continuously lived in the Woodmere, Hempstead, Queens-Nassau Cos., Long Island area since the early 1700's. Chart BR-4.

John Brower appeared on the census on 14 June 1880 at Village of Woodsburgh & Hewletts, Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as John Brower, age 2, born in New York.1

He appeared on the census on 18 April 1910 at Woodmere, Town of Hempstead, Nassau Co., New York, John R. Brower, age 32, born in New York. Both parents born in New York. Married for ten years. A clerk in a hardware store. In the household are his wife, Louisa A., son Maynard A., and daughter Alta E.2

Citations

[S2854] Teunis G. Bergen, The Bergen Family or the Descendants of Hans Hansen Bergen one of the Early Settlers of New York and Brooklyn, L.I. (Albany, N.Y.: Joel Munsell, 1876), page 358. See footnote. Hereinafter cited as Bergen Family. http://books.google.com/books

He appeared on the census of 18 September 1850 in the household of Lawrence Glass at Aquackanonk, Passaic Co., New Jersey; Lawrence Glass, age 29, born in New Jersey. A mason. Real estate valued at $600. In the household are his wife Sophia, children Enoch F., Robert, and Wm. H., and John Brower, age 22, born in New Jersey, a shoemaker.1